heighten
Example Sentences
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In the wake of Sydney's recent flurry of shark attacks, heightened fears have reinvigorated calls for a cull.
From BBC
The heightened emotions are better articulated in the rock-climbing scenes and, happily, “Crux” has a lot of them.
The company is also receiving heightened attention from Wall Street due to surging interest in Venezuelan oil.
—Gold prices surged to a fresh record, pushing closer to the $5,000-an-ounce milestone on heightened geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty and a weaker U.S. dollar.
Yet with the 10-year yield up nearly 10 basis points since the start of 2026, it could be viewed as a sign of stronger economic growth, rather than heightened fiscal concerns, Wagner said Thursday.
From MarketWatch
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